The Odyssey While with the Phaeacians Odysseus relates his trials and tribulations since the fall of Troy However when he arrives in Phaeacia he arrives alone all of his men have died He has had a violent and gruesome journey home Despite this loss however his effectiveness as a leader is evident He is powerful clever and determined in everything he does Odysseus shows his cunning throughout his various adventures One example is the way he escapes from the cave of the Kyklops When asked his nam